The only explicit song on Cowboys from Hell, “Heresy” is a fast-paced thrash metal tune that has lyrical themes concerning individuality.
It was one of the first songs conceived for the album, and during its recording, band members would even lose interest for a while and instead have some fun mess...
[Verse 1]
Here we are in a world of corruption
Human nature is a violent breed
Who cares if there's no tomorrow
When I die for my future's laid out for me
Can't you see?
Rise
Above the lies
Morals on a backwards globe
A sin to you for me is hope
It's my life and provision
Black or white, some pay to pray
You question why they act this way
It's their fucking decision
[Chorus 1]
No more judgement day
Only tranquility
Peace signs, protest lines
Mean nothing to me
[Chorus 2]
Honesty born in me
Heresy
[Verse 2]
I know what's right or wrong
And my belief is stronger than your advice
People, they go to war
Because religion gives them reason to fight
Sacrifice
Die for pride
A group that caters, no one's fees
Or synthetic deities is where I belong
My stand is the human race without a label or a face
So they can lick my sack
[Chorus 1]
No more judgement day
Only tranquility
Peace signs, protest lines
Mean nothing to me
[Chorus 2]
Honesty born in me
Heresy
Honesty born in me
Heresy
Heresy was written by Dimebag Darrell & Vinnie Paul & Phil Anselmo & Rex Brown.
Heresy was produced by Rex Brown & Phil Anselmo & Vinnie Paul & Dimebag Darrell & Terry Date.